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Death penalty decree could be quandary for US politicians
By AMY FORLITI
Associated Press
Monday, August 6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pope Francis’ decree that the death penalty is “inadmissible” in all cases could pose a dilemma for Roman Catholic politicians …

Published: 12/08/2018
Introduction
On July 13, Argentina’s Financial Intelligence Unit froze assets of 14 Lebanese nationals and residents of the Tri-Border Area of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, or TBA. According to the FIU, the targeted …

Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has appeared in court to answer questions in a corruption case.
Her administration is accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes from businessmen.
Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports …

Tuesday, August 14th 2018 - 06:31 UTC
Juan Grabois is an advisor of Pope Francis and Eduardo Valdés is a former ambassador to the Vatican during the last period of Cristina Fernandez president (Pic Infobae) Argentine ex president Cristina Fernandez over …

BUENOS AIRES – Cristina Fernandez described on Monday as absurd the fact that she is being accused of taking bribes during the 12 years she and late husband Nestor Kirchner governed Argentina, and said once more that she is the victim of judicial …

In recent months, feminists wearing green bandannas, which symbolize the National Campaign for the Right to Legal, Safe and Free Abortion, mobilized support for abortion across Argentina. Despite this effort, Argentinians remain divided on the topic in …

In June, Costa Rica’s president signed a directive and decree ordering government agencies that issue official documents to recognize gender identity based on self-declaration.
The move follows an Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) advisory …

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is denying any wrongdoing following recent accusations that she was responsible for a corruption scheme involving public works contracts.
Fernandez said in a written statement presented to a federal court …

Buenos Aires: Former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner appeared before a judge leading a major probe into corruption under her government on Monday, hitting out at what she described as "judicial persecutions" to rule her out of next year…

JTA - In a sign of Buenos Aires’ changing attitude toward Israel, the Argentine Foreign Ministry has issued a statement that seems to put the blame for recent clashes between the Israeli military and Hamas squarely on the Palestinians.
Referring to the …

A new and widespread corruption scandal implicating businesspersons with former Kirchner administration officials, may have unforeseen consequences for Argentina’s future as a democracy. The recent conviction of former Vice President Amado Boudou to five …

‘The world is looking at you,’ the actress Susan Sarandon informed Argentina’s Senate on Tuesday, ahead of its vote on an abortion bill. ‘Give women the right to choose!’ She may have been inspired by Amnesty International, who had taken out a full-page …

They narrowly lost the vote. But as supporters of a Bill to legalise abortion in Argentina began to shake off a stinging defeat in the Senate last Thursday, they took consolation in having galvanised a reproductive-rights movement across Latin America and …

A chauffeur who kept notes of bribes involving high-ranking officials in Argentina could unravel a decade-long corruption scandal.
It is a mystery why Oscar Centeno, driver to a former planning secretary, 'meticulosly' detailed allegedly illicit …

U.S District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, found that individual living and working in Texas does not have sufficient minimum contacts with Louisiana
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The ABA has voted in favor of adjusting legal advertising rules to ease confusion.
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Last week, the American Bar Association, or ABA, voted in favor of …

PITTSBURGH, PA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby is pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, it is the only Pittsburgh-based law firm named to Vault’s Top 150 Under 150, a national …

Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys is now accepting claims for review to represent you if you’ve been a victim of Monsanto and RoundUp.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, August 10, 2018, a California jury …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) from April 25, 2018 through July 25, …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Rockwell Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMTI) between March 16, 2018 and June 26, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the …

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The ABA has voted in favor of adjusting legal advertising rules to ease confusion.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- +
Last week, the American Bar Association, or ABA, voted in favor of …

PITTSBURGH, PA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby is pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, it is the only Pittsburgh-based law firm named to Vault’s Top 150 Under 150, a national …

The most dynamic feature of this resolution is that it will fund the veterans’ programs and services in perpetuity AT NO COST TO MICHIGAN TAXPAYERS.
LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Opportunities to help …

U.S District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, found that individual living and working in Texas does not have sufficient minimum contacts with Louisiana
Wallace Meyaski LLC (N/A:N/A)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As you’re sitting in traffic in sweltering heat to get to the Hamptons, the Jersey shore, or Ventura Beach, criminal hackers and phishers are looking to reel in your networks. To …

Museum demonstrates that psychiatry is not a trusted and safe expert for the betterment of mental health and mankind.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a …

Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys is now accepting claims for review to represent you if you’ve been a victim of Monsanto and RoundUp.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, August 10, 2018, a California jury …

32,763 involuntary examinations were initiated on children during 2016-2017 according to a report recently released by the Baker Act Reporting Center.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) between July 17, 2014 and July 3, 2018, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”) …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
To: All Persons or Entities who purchased Energen Corporation (“Energen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EGN) stock prior to August 14, 2018. You …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) from April 25, 2018 through July 25, …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that investigations have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAD) between April 29, 2016 …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Rockwell Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMTI) between March 16, 2018 and June 26, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the …

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